President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the approval of the new College of Commissioners.

"I wish the new European Commission success in strengthening a united Europe and enhancing the EU's role as a global leader. We look forward to continuing our productive cooperation on key issues of the Ukraine-EU strategic agenda," he said on the X social network on Wednesday.

The head of state expressed confidence that "under this European Commission's leadership, Ukraine will achieve its ultimate strategic goal – membership in the EU."

As reported, the European Parliament has voted for the new College of the European Commission headed by President Ursula von der Leyen. The new Commission will take office on December 1.